Brigada – 2026-01-25

2) Debriefing Event

2) Debriefing Event

Debriefing is a vitally important asset for global workers in transition. Recalibrate! is an ideal opportunity to reframe your narrative, so you can resume your journey with resilience. Registration is now open for the next event April 12-18. Learn more at www.recalibrateevent.com. read more…

4) Reliable Connectivity for Field Workers

4) Reliable Connectivity for Field Workers

For missionaries serving in remote or low-infrastructure areas, staying connected can be one of the biggest operational challenges. Starlink Roam offers a portable satellite internet solution that delivers high-speed data almost anywhere on the globe. Unlike standard Starlink setups that are fixed to one location, Roam lets you travel with your connection — meaning you can keep email, video calls, messaging, and reporting flowing even where traditional networks fail. This can be a game-changer for field communication, logistics, partner updates, and real-time ministry coordination.
Learn more here: https://starlink.com/roam. What do you use to stay connected in remote areas? Have you tried Starlink? It’s more affordable than you think! (Thanks Caleb.) read more…

6) Serving As Senders~Today REPRINT

6) Serving As Senders~Today REPRINT

On the 18th of January, we posted: Letters, FAX, ham radio and satellite phones are out! Or are they? Ways of communicating with missionaries has changed since the last reprint of Emmaus Road’s Serving As Senders~Today. Missionaries: ERI editors would like your help in knowing the ways you want to receive news from home. Communicators: What ways are you finding best to send encouragement to your missionaries?  Several have commented.  Can you help out? read more…

7) 22 Books to Help You Grow Spiritually

7) 22 Books to Help You Grow Spiritually

If you’re looking for fresh reading to deepen your walk with God in 2026, Craig Groeschel’s latest list highlights 22 spiritually formative books that cover discipleship, character, prayer, mission, and leadership. Whether you’re a field worker needing encouragement, a pastor discipling your church, or a team leader wanting to cultivate spiritual health in your community, this curated list offers solid recommendations for personal growth and ministry maturity. read more…

8) Free Access to the Complete Works of E. M. Bounds (Prayer Classics)

8) Free Access to the Complete Works of E. M. Bounds (Prayer Classics)

Prayer is central to our life and ministry, which is why this free online collection of E. M. Bounds’ complete works is a treasure. Bounds’ writings, especially on intercession, spiritual discipline, and dependence on God, have shaped missionaries and pastors for generations. These classics are ideal for personal devotion, team prayer times, or leadership formation, offering deep, Scripture-soaked encouragement for those serving on the front lines.
Explore the collection here: https://www.questionsgod.com/bounds-complete-works.htm read more…

9) Free Multilingual Writing Help for Ministry Communication

9) Free Multilingual Writing Help for Ministry Communication

If you write prayer letters, donor updates, training materials, or cross-cultural emails, DeepL Write is worth bookmarking. It’s a free AI writing assistant that helps clarify, simplify, and improve tone which is especially powerful for those working in a second language. Unlike basic grammar checkers, DeepL Write rewrites whole sentences for clarity and warmth, helping your message sound natural and respectful across cultures. It works beautifully for newsletters, support-raising emails, lesson plans, and reports. Try it here: https://www.deepl.com/write. Have you used it? read more…

10) Last Week’s Brigada Title: “I’m Sorry Dave”

10) Last Week’s Brigada Title: “I’m Sorry Dave”

For last week’s Brigada, we used the title, “I’m sorry Dave.” A friend (named Dave, by the way hahaha) wrote to ask to what we might have been referring. We were actually referencing a famous movie quote from 2001: A Space Odyssey. The “artificial intelligence” murdered the crew of the ship. “Dave,” the last guy left, instructs “Hal” to “open the pod bay door.” The robot refused. We were tongue-in-cheek referencing Item 10 for last week’s edition, which described how Ai was *helping* us with dictation – on our phones and laptops. So it was a silly way to point out that, in the end, in the rematch with Ai, we win. If it was unclear to you as well, so sorry. In the meantime, which Ai chat tool are you preferring these days. We’ve tried ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and now – Gemini. Gemini seems to win, hands down, for graphics. Which tool are *you* preferring? read more…

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